Class Teacher (Ashdown Primary School)

Hours of work: Full-time teacher's hours.

Working pattern: Full-time.

Closing date: Friday 5 June, 2026.

Interview date: Monday 8 June, 2026.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Ashdown Primary School

Luxford Road,

Crowborough

TN6 2HW

Phone: 01892 655846

Email: [email protected]

Website: Ashdown Primary School - Welcome

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Ashdown Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated class teacher to join our successful and welcoming team from September 2026. The post is full-time and will be based in Key Stage 2.

Ashdown Primary School is a two-form entry, split-site school with a strong reputation for inclusion, high standards and a caring ethos. We are proud to be an eco-school and are deeply committed to ensuring every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.

Why join Ashdown?

Our staff tell us they value:

• A supportive and collaborative team with a strong sense of camaraderie.

• High-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression.

• Enthusiastic, kind and motivated pupils.

• Caring and approachable leadership.

• A positive work-life balance.

• Excellent resources and facilities.

• Financial stability with a well-managed budget.

• Strong relationships with parents and an active PTA.

• A highly effective and manageable feedback approach.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has high expectations for all pupils.

• Is committed to inclusive practice and removing barriers to learning.

• Can create engaging, purposeful and well-structured lessons.

• Works well as part of a team and contributes to the wider life of the school.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities:

Ashdown Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We will also explore candidates’ suitability to work with children as part of the recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

For more information about this role, please download the job description and person specification.

To apply for this role, please download the application form and return this completed to the above email address.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.